Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballymena travel guide

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With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballymena

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,154 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (280 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Hiring a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay $3.04 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.42 and $48.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.04 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.42 and $48.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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